February 2004

  The Chamber is having its Art Auction on March 6th.  It will be held at Dowling College on William Floyd Parkway.

  The Spring Egg Hunt will take Place April 3rd.  We will have only one event of 500 children.  This is a large undertaking and we need your help that day.  If your business would like to provide coupons to place in the goody bags, please let us know as soon as possible.  We also need donations.  If you can help defer the costs and would like to donate, please contact Bill Ryan at 255-9444 or Tony Liberti, Joe Asaro at 281-5500.

  At our February general meeting, our guest speaker was  Brookhaven Town Assessor James Ryan.  He discussed the Real Estate tax rates, Star Program, tax grievance procedure, etc.  This was a very informative meeting with a very personable and gracious Town official.  ~Thank you, Mr. Ryan,

Brookhaven Town Assessor James Ryan Phone numbers for help or information Assessor’s Office main number   (631) 451-6300 Veterans, Over 65, Disability      (631) 451-6307 STAR Exemption – Basic           (631) 451-9051 STAR Exemption – Enhanced     (631) 451-9051

 The Chamber's main goals for this year are; the Montauk Highway Revitalization, sign ordinance, the disbursement of Town grants, banners, and the opening of the visitors' center at Smith Point Bridge this summer.